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The Tradeswomen Owning Their Power Scholarship

Professional coaching for tradeswomen, funded by industry partners who want more women building long careers in the trades.

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Why This Exists

I created this scholarship because I know what it's like to need support and not know where to find it.

Throughout my career I’ve met incredible tradeswomen with the talent, determination and potential to build amazing careers, but too many were trying to navigate significant challenges alone.

Coaching changed my own life. I wanted to create an opportunity for other women to access that same support, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Every scholarship represents more than coaching. It represents belief, opportunity, and a commitment to making sure talented women don’t leave the trades simply because they didn’t have the support they deserved.

- Louise

For Tradeswomen

Build a career in the trades worth staying for.

Six months of coaching, fully funded, with no cost to you and no employer involved.

  • One to one coaching tailored to your goals and your site
  • Practical strategies for the situations you're actually in
  • Confidence tools that outlast the programme
  • Career planning and leadership development
  • Accountability from someone who has done the job
  • A confidential space to work it out
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For businesses and Sponsors

Back the reason she stays.

You fund a place. A tradeswoman gets six months of coaching.

  • Direct investment in the development of tradeswomen
  • Support for attraction and retention across your business and the wider industry
  • Visible leadership on diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Better wellbeing and career longevity for the people you employ
  • Measurable social impact that lines up with ESG and social responsibility objectives
  • Recognition as a partner creating genuine industry change
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Thanks to our industry sponsors

Build Like a Girl
bhp
bisley
kane
road freight nsw
trades women
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Building talent, community and employer brand for BHP Mount Arthur

BHP Mount Arthur wanted to attract more qualified tradeswomen to the business, and to show the women already on site that the commitment was real. Rather than simply advertising vacancies, they wanted to do something that would stand up to scrutiny.

Together, Louise and BHP designed a program supporting four qualified tradeswomen: two from inside the business, and two selected from across New South Wales. Louise then facilitated a Meet and Greet Day at the Mount Arthur site, introducing the recipients to one another, to the workplace and to the coaching program ahead of them.

The recipients gained coaching, career development and something most of them had never had: a network of women dealing with the same things. BHP gained a genuine demonstration of investment in women in trades, and relationships with talented tradeswomen who may one day work for them.

Sponsoring the scholarship turned out to be less like funding a program and more like building one.

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Real feedback from tradeswomen and organisations 

"She helped me stay in my role."

"Lou came into my life when I needed her the most. Her fortnightly chats and pep talks weren't just a comfort — they were an essential exercise that helped me stay in my role. Her services are worth her weight in gold."
KaseyElectrician

"I felt heard, understood and empowered."

"Through every conversation, Louise created a safe and supportive space where I felt heard, understood, and empowered to grow."
CheyElectrician

"Genuine encouragement backed by real expertise."

"She brings a rare combination of deep expertise, genuine encouragement, and a personal commitment to seeing her students succeed."
Krystal Gilbert4th Year Plant Mechanic

"Practical tools our apprentices could actually use."

"Louise's approach is authentic and grounded in real experience, which resonated strongly with our female apprentices. Feedback was very positive, with many taking away practical tools they can use in their roles."
PeterPower and Water Corporation

FAQs

For applicants

Applications are open to women working in qualified trades across Australia. Eligibility criteria may vary depending on the scholarship round and available funding.
Applications are assessed based on the applicant’s goals, commitment to personal growth and how coaching could positively influence their career.
No. Successful applicants receive coaching funded entirely by scholarship sponsors.
Successful recipients receive a personalised coaching program, practical resources and ongoing support designed to help them navigate workplace challenges and achieve their goals.
Scholarships are generally offered annually, with application dates announced through Louise’s website, newsletter and social media channels.Online, anywhere in Australia, so where you live or work isn’t a barrier. Face to face coaching may also be available by arrangement.

For businesses and sponsors

Sponsoring a scholarship is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of tradeswomen while contributing to a stronger, more inclusive trades industry.

Your investment helps remove financial barriers to coaching and mentoring, allowing women to access support that can positively influence their careers for years to come.

Through the website, annual impact reports, social media, scholarship announcements, and speaking engagements and industry events where appropriate. Recognition is tailored to each partnership.

Absolutely. Many organisations sponsor multiple places, or partner over several years to create ongoing opportunities.

Yes. The scholarship supports organisations seeking meaningful ways to contribute to gender equity, workforce development and industry inclusion. Sponsorship can complement existing diversity, social impact and ESG initiatives while creating measurable outcomes.

Yes. Many organisations start with a scholarship and go on to book keynotes, workshops or broader workforce development programs.

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Talented women shouldn't leave the trades for lack of support

If you are a tradeswoman looking for support, register your interest.

If you are a business that wants to help make that support possible, sponsor a scholarship.

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